KHATIMA NEWS
Haldwani
More than 25 people were bitten by a stray dog near Sindhi Chauraha and the Women’s Hospital in Haldwani on Friday evening. The injured reached Base Hospital for anti-rabies injections, while residents criticised the alleged delay after calls to the Municipal Corporation and the Animal Husbandry Department produced no immediate rescue response.
Nainital
A Haldwani municipal team demolished a dilapidated community building, nearby tin sheds and a wall near Shani Bazaar after the Ward-23 encroachment issue was raised in a board meeting. Officials said complaints of disorder and drug use had been received at the building, while some encroachers opposed the action.
Nainital
Rent collection has slowed after Haldwani Municipal Corporation increased charges for its 1,240 shops. Tenants who do not deposit this month’s rent will face a ₹10 daily late fee from November. The corporation expects annual revenue of 1.80 crore and may consider extending the payment deadline this week.
Almora
Almora Municipal Corporation has begun action against owners who keep pet dogs without registration. Dogs older than 3 months must be registered at the corporation office. Owners must submit vaccination and anti-rabies certificates along with Aadhaar, pay a ₹200 fee and renew the registration every April.
Roorkee
A municipal seal placed on rooms of a closed school in Roorkee was found broken about one month later. The Municipal Corporation and councillor Pankaj Satija have submitted complaints to police, seeking action and an investigation into whether tent-business goods were removed without permission.
Nainital
Haldwani Municipal Corporation has received financial approval of 1.53 crore for street lights on key roads from Kathgodam to Teenpani. The identified routes include roads near major junctions, the hospital, fire department and Mandi area. Officials will prepare the detailed project report before starting the tender process.
Roorkee
The Roorkee Mahanagar Congress has opposed the Municipal Corporation’s proposed 100-rupee user charge and warned that it could launch a street movement if the plan proceeds. The announcement came during a membership programme where several sanitation workers joined the party under city Congress district president Rajendra Chaudhary.
Haridwar
Street vendors from Haridwar’s bus-stand unit continued their sit-in outside the municipal commissioner’s office on Thursday. They allege that the Municipal Corporation is preventing them from trading despite issuing licences and vending certificates for March, April and May of financial year 2026-27, and have warned of a wider protest.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh Municipal Corporation conducted an enforcement drive against encroachment and littering across 4 busy roads. The team issued challans to 21 people and imposed a combined fine of 5,700 rupees. The operation was carried out under directions from Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nath Shukla, with sanitation officials participating.
